Here's a list of some very intrigueing low risk-high reward type of players. Most will be very cheap and they have all had their option declined, or are free agents. Some are even Minor League free agents which will make them extremely inexspensive.

I especially like Cordero then maybe Maholm and Dotel if they come cheap.

One of the "Eric Chavez" or "Freddy Garcia" deals we can make are for Sizemore and Kazmir. Attempt to sign them to a minor league deal, or a very cheap 1 year 1 mill (cheap for a Big Market's standards) and if they never produce it's no big deal, and if they do then can contribute to the Major League Club or be used as trade bait.

The likelyhood that cordero lands a closing job is quite low.while his stats are pretty good for this past year, every time he touches the mound, theres is a very real chance that he might just walk his way into a blown save.His stuff is nasty but his lack of control and lack of consistency will lend him to being a set up manbeing from Cincinnati, i know first hand how scared everyone reds fan gets when he comes in in a close game in the 9th inning

Let me start at the top. Francisco Cordero. Hmmmm...does he want to close? Have you decided what you're doing with Jon Papelbon and Dan Bard yet?Posted by WesternOregon

You don't want Cordero closing. He'll drive you nuts. Almost every game he closed for the Reds was an adventure, and he blew a lot of saves. Closing in Boston might not be good. I like him though, but for the 7th inning.

Here's a list of some very intrigueing low risk-high reward type of players. Most will be very cheap and they have all had their option declined, or are free agents. Some are even Minor League free agents which will make them extremely inexspensive. Francisco Cordero Octavio Dotel Ryan Doumit Armando Galarraga Aaron Harang Scott Kazmir Fred Lewis Brad Lidge Paul Maholm Nate McLouth Lastings Milledge Grady Sizemore I especially like Cordero then maybe Maholm and Dotel if they come cheap. One of the "Eric Chavez" or "Freddy Garcia" deals we can make are for Sizemore and Kazmir. Attempt to sign them to a minor league deal, or a very cheap 1 year 1 mill (cheap for a Big Market's standards) and if they never produce it's no big deal, and if they do then can contribute to the Major League Club or be used as trade bait.Posted by RedSoxFan2OO4

I hear your effort here, but IMO, I would not want any of these guys with the exception of possibly Dotel.

Here's a list of some very intrigueing low risk-high reward type of players. Most will be very cheap and they have all had their option declined, or are free agents. Some are even Minor League free agents which will make them extremely inexspensive. Francisco Cordero Octavio Dotel Ryan Doumit Armando Galarraga Aaron Harang Scott Kazmir Fred Lewis Brad Lidge Paul Maholm Nate McLouth Lastings Milledge Grady Sizemore I especially like Cordero then maybe Maholm and Dotel if they come cheap. One of the "Eric Chavez" or "Freddy Garcia" deals we can make are for Sizemore and Kazmir. Attempt to sign them to a minor league deal, or a very cheap 1 year 1 mill (cheap for a Big Market's standards) and if they never produce it's no big deal, and if they do then can contribute to the Major League Club or be used as trade bait.Posted by RedSoxFan2OO4

NO = Cordero, Lidge, Doumit, Kazmir, Lewis, Milledge, Sizemore, Galarraga, Dotel, (Reason, all are either too old or often injure proned player)

In Response to Re: Possible FA's : You don't want Cordero closing. He'll drive you nuts. Almost every game he closed for the Reds was an adventure, and he blew a lot of saves. Closing in Boston might not be good. I like him though, but for the 7th inning.Posted by TheExaminer

I'm not saying I want Cordero, but the guy had a 1.019 WHIP this year, so he couldn't have been all that bad. He did have 6 blown saves out of 43 chances, but if you look at his game log, you'll see he really just had one bad 4 game stretch (7 ER in 3.1 IP). He was pretty solid the rest of the year.

I've seen a couple of reports where they think the bidding on Sizemore could drive a 1yr / 9 mil contract. Very similar to what he made this year I believe. To much money for a giant question mark but someone will probably overpay.

Here's a list of some very intrigueing low risk-high reward type of players. Most will be very cheap and they have all had their option declined, or are free agents. Some are even Minor League free agents which will make them extremely inexspensive. Francisco Cordero Octavio Dotel Ryan Doumit Armando Galarraga Aaron Harang Scott Kazmir Fred Lewis Brad Lidge Paul Maholm Nate McLouth Lastings Milledge Grady Sizemore I especially like Cordero then maybe Maholm and Dotel if they come cheap. One of the "Eric Chavez" or "Freddy Garcia" deals we can make are for Sizemore and Kazmir. Attempt to sign them to a minor league deal, or a very cheap 1 year 1 mill (cheap for a Big Market's standards) and if they never produce it's no big deal, and if they do then can contribute to the Major League Club or be used as trade bait.Posted by RedSoxFan2OO4

Nate McLouth - LHB OFer who never had full season in his career, Sox not signing another LHB OFer. Chance of landing: 0%

Lastings Milledge - could be replacement for DMac, only 26 DMac 32, about same price tags on both players, Lastings has speed, RHB, defensive skills, Chance of landing: 5%

Grady Sizemore - Very risky one but can be valuable asset if he stays healthy. Sizemore manages himself staying healthy, Ellsbury can be valuable trade chip for a league top strater. 1 yr 8-9 M could get the deal done, If he stays away from DL stint through out the season, grant him multi year extention and trade Ells for an Ace before Ells hits FA. Chance of landing: 30%